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06/04/2019, 02:41 PM
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? about AC
I have 135 gallon tank with a 75 gallon sump. I haven't used and AC so far. The majority of my corals are soft corals. My question is how much AC should I start with and does AC have a shelf life. Its been sealed up for a year unopened. Thanks. The brand I am using is Marineland premium activated carbon. (black diamond media)
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06/04/2019, 03:10 PM
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Reactor or just media bag?
Carbon usage/requirements are basically hard to quantify.. A few cups changed out every few weeks may be a good starting poing.(wild *** guess)
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06/04/2019, 11:02 PM
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As long as the seal is okay, the carbon likely is okay. It degrades rapidly on exposure to air.
I might try ½ cup and work up to a cup or two, depending on how the corals react. The carbon likely will be okay for about a month, but we don't have anything useful in the way of hard data on the various products for sale.
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06/10/2019, 06:24 PM
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sorry for the late response. its actually going into a reactor. I will start slow and see how the animals do. thanks
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06/10/2019, 10:58 PM
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You're welcome. Good luck!
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